Bloody Hands, Heartless Editors: 7 Deleted Chapters from The First Boy who was Broken

By J.D. Benabides

The discarded chapters of writer, J.D. Benabides, these are stories of triumph, childhood, and the heartbreaking beauty of being human. They were initially cut from his book, The First Boy who was Broken, but due to fan response and all those who wanted to see more of this writer’s unique style, this book was made. It’s also a special thank you to everyone who supported the initial release of The First Boy who was Broken. So thank you, and enjoy!

• Language: English
• Publisher: J.D. Benabides
• Release date: Mar 26, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311197351

J.D. Benabides

An avid traveler and photographer, J D Benabides uses his adventures across numerous countries to influence his writing. Whether it's dealing with corrupt, third-world police officers, or exploring ancient ruins, he's done it. He has called many different cities home, and has enjoyed every one of them.His published works cover a broad area, including science-fiction, military fiction with a focus on PTSD, and young adult fiction.

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Bloody Hands, Heartless Editors

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7 deleted chapters from

The First Boy Who Was Broken

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J.D. Benabides

Published by Silver Steam Books

Copyright 2013 by J. D. Benabides. All Rights Reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

– FORWARD –

– DANNY NEVILLE – (Charlie’s Grandfather)

Pendleton, North Carolina, 1949

– KURTIS –

Life in Every Breath

Self-Esteem

Character

– BRIAN –

Journal Entry (#43)

Assignment #3 (Eng 461)

Future Self (a play)

– THANK YOU FOR READING –

– ABOUT THE AUTHOR –

– FORWARD –

It's the harsh truth of being a writer. For every major work you put out, there are always going to be pieces that weren't good enough to make the final cut. These outtakes and deleted sparks of creativity will likely spend their days in a desk drawer or an editor’s inbox. And it's a damn shame.

We get some of our favorite chapters cut out of books because they don't fit the theme, or the flow, or the character continuity. And cutting them out does make the piece stronger overall, but it never feels quite right to leave the chapter that you slaved over for 6 months, lying obscurely in some computer folder.

The editors behind The First